Project Development Lead - NI & ROI

Fuse Energy; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Energy seeks a Project Development Lead NI/ROI to identify and secure renewables opportunities across data centres, wind, BESS, rooftop, and ground-mounted sites. You will manage local networks, coordinate with Finance, GIS, and engineering to assess feasibility, and oversee permitting through construction readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years in development, strong communication, and the ability to lead multi-project initiatives within a dynamic startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies, or project management.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a development role with a track record in project development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Irish renewable sector and local authorities is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and secure new energy prospects (data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted installations).
• Develop and manage local commercial network to facilitate site acquisitions and project development.
• Collaborate with Finance, GIS, and engineering teams to assess feasibility and optimize project design.
• Oversee permitting from inception to construction readiness, ensuring regulatory and grid-connection compliance.
• Structure PPAs and other financial models with the finance team and clients.
• Lead the acquisition process from opportunity identification to transaction completion and handover.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in power/renewables

Job description

About Us:

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We’re combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We’ve raised more than $210M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the co-founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify and Uber.

We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

Purpose:

As a key member of the Development team, the Project Development Lead NI/ROI will be responsible for:

• Identifying, analyzing, and securing new energy prospects, including Data Centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted installations.
• Managing the local commercial network to facilitate site acquisitions and project development.
• Collaborating with the Finance, GIS, and engineering teams to assess feasibility and optimize project design.
• Overseeing the permitting process for solar projects from inception through to construction readiness, ensuring compliance with regulatory and grid connection requirements.
• Engaging with the finance department and your clients to structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other financial models.
• Leading the acquisition process from initial opportunity identification through to transaction completion and successful handover into the project development and delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and business development within the renewables and power sector, with a proven track record of identifying and securing projects across the Island of Ireland.

This position reports to the Head of Projects.

Stakeholder Engagement & Market Development

• Establishing, developing, and maintaining a strong local network with key stakeholders, including local authorities, landowners, industrial clients, business providers, and regional administrations.
• Identifying and implementing new prospecting methods and strategies to secure renewables energy opportunities.
• Engaging with commercial and industrial clients to structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and respond to tenders.

Project Acquisition

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with developers, IPPs, utilities, advisors, and landowners to identify acquisition opportunities.
• Identifying, sourcing, and securing late-stage and Ready-to-Build (RTB) renewable energy projects through proactive market engagement.
• Leading commercial negotiations, including NDAs, NBOs, LOIs, Exclusivity Agreements, and acquisition terms through to transaction completion.
• Assessing project opportunities, coordinating due diligence, and working with internal teams to support investment decisions.
• Monitoring market activity and maintaining a robust acquisition pipeline aligned with the company’s growth strategy.

Site Identification & Feasibility Analysis

• Identify and assess new energy opportunities (data centres, wind, BESS, rooftop, carport, ground-mounted, floating, and hybrid solar solutions) through cartographic studies and data analysis.
• Conducting technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility studies, coordinating local consultations with residents, landowners, and authorities.
• Securing land or lease agreements for selected sites.

Project Development & Permitting

• Managing the entire development lifecycle of projects, from site selection to permitting and pre-construction.
• Liaising with spatial planners, technical and environmental consultants, and legal experts to prepare and submit all necessary permitting applications.
• Leading and coordinating with local authorities, grid operators, suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely project approvals.

Pre-Construction & Tender Management

• Preparing response files for project tenders from local authorities and industrial companies.
• Managing pre-construction tasks, including risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and supporting EPC contract negotiations.
• Drafting and reviewing technical and commercial appendices for contracts and project agreements.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Bachelors level with a specialization in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies, or project management. We are of course open to work experienced candidates as well.
• 3/5 years of professional experience in a development role, with a successful track record in project development.
• Highly motivated to work in a multifaceted environment, you are organized, open-minded, and autonomous. You are capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all types of stakeholders, excellent verbal and written communication.
• Solid analytical skills, strong adaptability, and efficiency.
• Knowledge of the Irish renewable sector is a plus, as well as understanding the functioning of local authorities and/or administrations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• A valid driver’s license (more than 1 year) is essential (travel required).